WASP
WASP has a focus on ‘taking the sting out of suicide’ by generating wellbeing and healthy living through education, referral pathways and positive messaging.The group is made up of services and agencies that reach every corner of our community. Want to talk? Free text or call 1737. If someone is in immediate danger call 111.
REMOVING BARRIERS
The Removing Barriers group is made up of support organisations and services, aiming to create positive changes and attitudes towards mental health. We aim to reduce stigma and discrimination that is associated to those with lived experience of mental illness and addictions.
ADVOCACY & REFERRALS
We aim to always stay connected with our community at every level and help to advocate and refer people to the best possible support in our region.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
We are always looking to upskill our workforce and community, by delivering a variety of trainings around skills and tools for whānau to support each other.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We use our Ngā Tai O Te Awa Facebook and Instagram platform to share and uplift positive messaging around prevention, mental health, community and Whānau.
TAHA TINANA
Taha Tinana is a hauora programme engaging with Rangatahi to develop healthy coping mechanisms and giving them the tools to empower them to take hold of their future. So far we have implemented: Ngā Taonga Takaro and the Hauora in Schools programme working in partnership with Sport Whanganui.